The writer of the communication in yesterday's CRIMSON with regard to the flooding of Holmes Field this winter suggested that the Athletic Association take the matter in hand. It seems to us, on the contrary, that the winning of the Mott Haven cup this year is enough for the Athletic Association to attend to, and that they would do wrong to spend their time or money for any purpose not directly conducive to that end. The Athletic Association could not afford to undertake the expense of flooding Holmes Field, and would not be justified in doing so. If it is ascertained that Holmes can be flooded this winter without damage to the turf or the track, it would be an excellent thing for the college to flood it. It would certainly give the fellows a much needed opportunity for a capital form of exercise. But instead of the Athletic Association taking the matter in hand, would it not be much better for those especially interested to form an association and start a subscription for the purpose. A meeting for this purpose would no doubt be well attended, for the object is certainly one which will appeal to every one in college who likes out-door exercise.